IF someone told you a story about a man who was a member of the French resistance, became a chef and mixed with English aristocracy you may wonder if it was fact or fiction.
But French chef Raymond Lempereur survived the German occupation and moved to London from Vichy in 1948 to work for the French Ambassador in Kensington Palace Gardens.
After a year at the Ambassador’s residence, he was recruited as head chef to the Earl of Sefton at Croxteth Hall near Liverpool.
AFTER a night-time storm the rising sun lights up the sky with an array of colours and shades.
The church at Loubejac stands dark against the clouds, and a hazy mist lies in the valley floor.
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AS bookshelves groan under the increasing number of titles about moving to France, standing out from the crowd can be a challenge.
But a new book about moving to and living life the French way has achieved just that something a bit different.
More France Please, We’re British, by Helena Frith Powell, offers first hand experience from not only the author herself but others she has interviewed.
HAVING been in France for over a year, and spoken to and interviewed many people, what are the best tips for a painless move?
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SETTING up in a new town can be daunting enough, but throw in a different language and a new culture and for some it can be a real problem.
So getting some helpful advice from people who already live in the town or village could be a real help.
The Accueil des Villes Francaises (AVF) is an association that can help smooth a move to a new area, and they offer support to all comers.
IF you buy an older property in France there is a good chance that it has some unique architectural characteristics.
However, this can sometimes cause problems when you are looking to do some work and are keen to keep it in context with the rest of the building.
A good way of ensuring your plans are in keeping with the existing property is to contact the departmental representatives of the Maisons Paysannes de France.
THIS morning saw the first real frost across the fields of Villefranche du Pergigord, the grass and bushes glistening in the sunshine.
ARRANGING a French will for your property and belongings in France is not only a good idea, it is likely to save you some money.
Relying upon a will made in the UK may produce a lot more work for your legal representatives and cause problems regarding the payment of any taxes due.
IT is important for most people to know just how much electricity is going to cost them in France, even if it is just their holiday home and therefore rarely used, writes Dave Lord.
BUYING a home in France is an exciting business, but for every smooth transaction there is often a tale of woe as unforeseen problems strike.
UK based law firm Grace & Co has supplied a list of key points to consider when buying abroad, saying it is important that people prepare correctly.
When buying property in the UK, arranging proper finance, instructing a surveyor and consulting an independent solicitor are par for the course.